Tag: Family

The Dangers of Falling Asleep Early

vacuuming the carpet

I am rudely awakened by my wife, who has just returned from working the evening shift at the hospital. She says in frustration: “You weren’t watching the kids?” I get up immediately shaking the sleep out of my eyes. 12:30 AM. And the two youngest kids are not in bed.

“What happened? What did they do?” I say. Grogginess disappears with the expectation of disaster.

“Take a look,” she says with hands indicating the stairway and the carpet. … Read More The Dangers of Falling Asleep Early

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10 Tips for Surviving a Week-Long Cruise

cruise ship

From July 24 to the 31st, my family and the entire North America-based Iringan clan had the privilege to take a week-long cruise to sunny Alaska aboard the MV Amsterdam, one of the older ships belonging to the Holland America Line. It was fun! But there were things I wish I’d known before I boarded. Here are 10 tips to better prepare for your cruise.… Read More 10 Tips for Surviving a Week-Long Cruise

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Fixing a Flat Tire After a Moment of Revival

Fixin a Flat Tire by William Cresswell

Speeding down the highway, I hear a loud bang. Whoah, I say to myself. That must’ve been a huge rock that hit me. A few seconds later though, I noticed the flapping sound that could only come from a blown tire. I slowed down, put on the hazard lights, and made my way to the shoulder to assess the damage. True enough, my right rear tire was flat as an Olympic swimmer’s belly.… Read More Fixing a Flat Tire After a Moment of Revival

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